FQHC Look-Alike site
Peninsula Healthcare Connection — Palo Alto, California
About Peninsula Healthcare Connection
Peninsula Healthcare Connection is an FQHC Look-Alike site in Palo Alto, Santa Clara County. It meets the same federal requirements as funded health centers, without HRSA grant money.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2019; it reports 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in Santa Clara County.
It is operated by PENINSULA HEALTHCARE CONNECTION, INC..
HRSA Health Center Service Delivery Sites lists it; no source records whether GLP-1 medications are prescribed here.
GLP-1 coverage at Peninsula Healthcare Connection
Part B pays for the visit at Peninsula Healthcare Connection under the health center payment system, and the sliding fee scale can lower the cost of the visit for those who qualify; the drug is billed to Part D by a pharmacy.
HRSA lists Medicare billing number A01095 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1295935799.
Medicare's general GLP-1 rules are set out.
- Do you manage GLP-1 prescriptions for Medicare patients?
- Which Medicare plans do you take?
- What documents precede a prior authorization?
Insurance and Medicare at Peninsula Healthcare Connection
Peninsula Healthcare Connection is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
California expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 6,933,303 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Dual eligibility usually brings Extra Help with Part D costs.
California Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program (HICAP) answers formulary questions free at 1-800-434-0222; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
Peninsula Healthcare Connection is required to provide or arrange, directly or by referral:
Weight management and diabetes care sit inside primary care, where a GLP-1 conversation would start.
- Primary care for all ages
- Behavioral health and substance use care
- Preventive dental care
- Laboratory and diagnostic services
Getting there and what to expect
Peninsula Healthcare Connection is at 33 Encina Ave STE 103, Palo Alto, CA, 94301-2343, Santa Clara County.
Palo Alto measures 2,808 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at peninsulahcc.org.
Call 650-853-0321 before travelling.
- Medicare card and any Part D card
- Photo ID
- Current medications and doses
- Recent labs or prescriber notes
- Income and household size, for the fee scale
Other options near Peninsula Healthcare Connection
The closest unrelated listing is Ravenswood Family Health Center, listed under Community Care Access, 2.6 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Santa Clara County carries 97 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ravenswood Family Health Center | Community Care Access · East Palo Alto | 2.6 mi |
| Ravenswood Family Health Center at 1803 Bay Road | Community Care Access · East Palo Alto | 2.7 mi |
| Ravenswood Family Dentistry | Community Care Access · East Palo Alto | 2.7 mi |
| 1842 Bay Road | Community Care Access · East Palo Alto | 2.7 mi |
| Ravenswood Family Health Network Mobile Dental Unit | Community Care Access · East Palo Alto | 2.8 mi |
| RAVENSWOOD MOBILE HEALTH CLINIC | Community Care Access · East Palo Alto | 2.8 mi |
| Valley Health Center - North County | Community Care Access · Palo Alto | 3.5 mi |
| Santa Clara Valley Dentalcare - Mountain View El Camino Real | Community Care Access · Mountain View | 3.9 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Peninsula Healthcare Connection
Does Peninsula Healthcare Connection accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number A01095 for Peninsula Healthcare Connection, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 650-853-0321 to confirm.
What kind of site is Peninsula Healthcare Connection?
HRSA records Peninsula Healthcare Connection as a permanent FQHC Look-Alike service delivery site, in federal scope since 2019. PENINSULA HEALTHCARE CONNECTION, INC. operates it. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Peninsula Healthcare Connection?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at Peninsula Healthcare Connection. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 650-853-0321 for open days.
Where is Peninsula Healthcare Connection?
Peninsula Healthcare Connection is at 33 Encina Ave STE 103, Palo Alto, CA, 94301-2343, Santa Clara County. The area measures 2,808 people per square mile. Santa Clara County holds 97 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Peninsula Healthcare Connection?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Peninsula Healthcare Connection charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 650-853-0321 if the required documents aren't clear.
What else is near Peninsula Healthcare Connection?
Ravenswood Family Health Center is 2.6 miles away and Ravenswood Family Health Center at 1803 Bay Road 2.7 miles away. Both have their own pages in the table above.
What GLP-1 medications does Medicare cover in California?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. California Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program (HICAP) reads California formularies free at 1-800-434-0222.